NASA's Parker Solar Probe Defies Heat, Sets Record with Sun's Closest Approach!
In a dazzling end-of-year spectacle, NASA's Parker Solar Probe survived its closest encounter with the Sun, braving extreme heat and setting a new speed record at 430,000 mph. With this mission, NASA seeks to unravel the mysteries of the Sun's outer atmosphere, improve space weather forecasts, and drive technological innovation. The Probe is part of the Living With a Star program managed by Johns Hopkins APL, and its success so far has exceeded expectations.
Dec 31